New Hampshire Public Defender

New Hampshire Public Defender is a legal tech startup that was established in 1972 with the sole purpose of providing indigent defense services to citizens charged with crimes. Originally initiated as a pilot project of New Hampshire Legal Assistance, it became an independent, non-profit corporation in 1985. The organization has expanded its reach by opening satellite offices in different counties and establishing administrative offices in its Merrimack County office located in Concord, the state capital. In collaboration with the Franklin Pierce Law Center (now the University of New Hampshire School of Law), the startup launched the Appellate Defender Program in 1981 to provide indigent defense services to defendants appealing their convictions to the New Hampshire Supreme Court. Today, the New Hampshire Public Defender operates in every county, employing a dedicated team of attorneys, legal assistants, investigators, support staff, and information technology specialists. The company is committed to providing quality representation in a cost-effective manner to indigent defendants accused of crimes in all state courts. Although specific details about its headquarters and recent investments are not available, the startup's long-standing presence and its mission to serve the indigent citizens accused of crimes position it as an essential player in the legal tech industry.